Client needs someone with solid product development of miniature electro-mechanical components, microphones or transducers or very similar.
Search For: Microphone, Transducer, product development, miniature electro-mechanical, electro-acoustic, electromagnetic components, surface mount components, global manufacturing.
Relocation Yes
Location Chicago area (West Suburbs)
Company is a leading global supplier of high performance components for the mobile phone market.
Company is seeking a Senior Manager of Transducer/Microphone Development to manage their dynamic development team. Industry experience in miniature electro-mechanical components is required. They seek a key person who will drive the development of both new designs and modification of existing designs. The successful candidate will be able to show proven value creation results, direct support of rapid new product introduction, and innovation. This individual will work closely with the Sales & Marketing team on design and technology aligned with customer needs and business goals. Responsibilities include leading and managing a team of senior level research & development engineers. Ensure design quality through coaching, design reviews, development and implementation of design rules. Ensure cost optimization.
Plan Research and Development activity and manage the plan throughout the product life cycle§
Technically lead and direct engineers through hands on execution of design and research activity§
Manage new product development based on both concepts and customer requirements§
Actively work with Sales and Product Management to understand customer needs and future market trends§
Identify and innovate new products through investigative research,§ design practices and collaboration with subject matter experts
Continually investigate the most innovative design methodologies,§ materials, tools, and practices to achieve the most competitive products in the market.
Consistently push the extents of miniature microphone and transducer§ development with cutting edge ideas, and design methodology
Work closely manufacturing and QA to assure highly successful, and manufacturable product launches without multiple re-spins§
Simultaneously evolve and execute numerous on-going projects§
Assist Application Engineering with technical support escalations that require deeper subject matter expertise§
Occasionally visit and co-development with customers on strategic and innovative products§
Continually look for patent opportunities to further help company distinguish itself in the industry§
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,§ Material Science or Physics plus a minimum of ten years experience in product development and/or management of miniature electro-mechanical, electro-acoustic or electromagnetic components
Or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,§ Material Science or Physics plus a minimum of seven years experience in product development and/or management of miniature electro-mechanical, electro-acoustic or electromagnetic components
Master’s Degree preferred§
Prior experience with surface mount components, electro-mechanical, or electromagnetic transducers is strongly preferred§
Some prior experience and knowledge of audio or acoustic product development is strongly desired§
Global manufacturing experience is desirable§
Demonstration of proven development is required§
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential§
Proven track record of successfully launching products is a must§
Critical and analytical thinking§
Must be precise, organized and autonomous§
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or Physics (Master’s preferred).
2. 10 + years of experience in product development and/or management of miniature electro-mechanical, electro-acoustic or electromagnetic components.
3. Prior experience with surface mount components, electro-mechanical, or electromagnetic transducers is strongly preferred.
4. Some prior experience and knowledge of audio or acoustic product development is strongly desired.
5. Global manufacturing experience is desirable
